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Husqvarna YTH24V54 User's Manual

1. ANTI SWAY BAR TRANSAXLE S LOCATION BRACKET T LOCATED BETWEEN REAR TIRES HOLE o ND INTO ACE 90 E 0 PER 5 E S 9 O T S ANTI SWAY BAR T TRANSAXLE BRACKET Fig 10 NOTE Depending on model bracket T may be differ ent than shown but hole for anti sway bar will be in same position location Pivot the integrated washer end of anti sway bar S towards mower deck bracket on right side of mower Insert integrated washer end of bar into hole in rear mower bracket D Move mower as needed to insert integrated washer end of bar into rear mower bracket D Secure with small washer and small retainer spring as shown i 0 en u 2 I CK NR O OSE p RIGHTSIDE REAR MOWER 7 5 BRACKET S ANTI SWAY BAR 5 pue T TRANSAXLE BRACKET Fig 11 6 ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS A TO CHASSIS See Fig 12 Position front hole in side suspension arm A over pin on outside of tractor chassis and secure with large washer and large retainer spring B e Repeat on opposite side of tractor A MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS B RETAINER SPRING D RIGHT SIDE REAR MOWER BRACKET 7 ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS C See Fig 13 Insert rod end of rear lift link C into hole U in tractor lift shaft suspension arm and pivot link down to mower Lift rear corner of mower and
2. Fig 35 22 fadjustment is necessary see steps in Visual Adjust ment instructions above Recheck measurements adjust if necessary until both sides are equal FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 36 amp 37 IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position CAUTION Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth A Raise mower to highest position Position any blade so the tip is pointing straightforward Measure distance B to the ground at front and rear tip of the blade Fig 36 e 1 front tip of blade is not 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip go to the front of tractor With an 11 16 or adjustable wrench loosen jam nut A several turns to clear adjustment nut B With a 3 4 or adjustable wrench turn front link adjust mentnut B clockwise tighten to raisethe front of mow er or counterclockwise loosen tolowerthe front mower E LOOSEN ADJUST NUT B TO LOWER MOWER TIGHTEN ADJUST 1 NUT RAISE MOWER LOOSEN JAM NUT A FIRST Fig 37 NOTE Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements adjust if necessary until front tip of blade is 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear
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9. H Husqvarna 91 7 289640 YTH24V54 Owner s Manual 532 43 65 47 WARNING In orderto prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug WARNING Donotcoastdownahill inneu tral you may lose control of the tractor WARNING Towonly the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications ofthe manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only atthe lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause youto lose control of your tractor A WARNING 44 Engine exhaust some ofits constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm A WARNING 4 Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with t
10. When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch en gaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine 18 BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be sharp Replace worn bent or damaged blades CAUTION Use only areplacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your tractor Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your tractor is hazardous could damage your tractor and void your warranty BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 26 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise Install new blade with stamped GRASS SIDE facing the ground IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Install and tighten blade bolt securely 45 55 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Special blade bolt is heat treated 6 CENTER a MANDREL ASSEMBLY STAR Fig 26 BATTERY Yourtractor has abattery charging system which is sufficient for normal use However periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life
11. 55 81706 05 12 71 53219 42 76 79 532 17 52 42 90 532 40 07 24 91 532 19 02 70 99 81767 04 12 100 81909 14 16 102 532 40 44 54 105 532 40 75 68 DESCRIPTION Battery Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Battery Box Switch Interlock Harness Socket Light Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery Cable Starter Fuse Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc Cable Ground 21 BIk 6 Ga Switch Seat Switch Ign Key Chain Switch Light Reset Harness Ign Dash Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Gauge Hourmeter Switch PTO Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 Harness Ign Socket Asm Bulb Twistlock Cover Terminal Battery Strap Battery Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Harness Pigtail K46 Tex ROS Switch Reverse TT Pedal NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 31 TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH24V54 289640 CHASSIS chassis tex TEX GT HUSQ 77 r1 32 CHASSIS KEY PART NO 3 5 14 15 18 25 34 36 37 52 58 68 130 137 138 150 152 161 162 165 175 176 177 180 181 182 183 189 194 195 NO 532 40 50 12 532 40 87 00 532 41 10 46 532 19 89 07 532 40 86 07 532 19 89 06 532 19 61 25 817 06 05 12 532 41 86 73 873 68 05 00 532 41 22 80 817 49 05 08 532 41 63 58 532 40 75 90 532 40 29 54 532 19 85 12 532 19 95 35 532 40 96 27 532 14 24 32 532 19 68 26 532 19 63 04 532 40 07 76 532 19 52 27 532 41 50 63 532 40 30 25 532 40 68 59 874 52
12. MIN CCA 230 Case Size UTR 45 55 FT LBS Oil Capacity Spark Plug Ground Speed MPH Blade Bolt Torque CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor Ithasbeen designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem edy please contact your nearest authorized servicecenter department We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federa
13. 05 20 817 00 05 12 873 90 05 00 532 40 41 37 TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH24V54 289640 DESCRIPTION Logo Dash Asm Hood Lens LH Grille Lens RH Plate Engine Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Fender Nut Lock 5 16 18 Drawbar Upper Screw 5 16 18 x 1 2 Screw 10 x 0 750 Bumper Dash Cupholder Duct Heat Hood Shield Browning Debris Console Fuel Window Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 Bracket Support Tank Crossmember Screw 10 24 x 5 8 Rnd Qdrx Bushing Steering Chassis Bushing Mtg Fender Crgo Dash Lower Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Full Thd Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 Plug Hold Dash Lower 33 KEY PART NO 196 199 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 217 218 228 233 234 235 236 238 239 287 NO 532 41 45 80 532 41 34 85 532 40 30 48 532 40 30 76 532 41 66 13 532 40 17 09 532 40 17 11 532 19 71 98 532 19 71 99 532 19 91 30 532 19 91 31 532 19 91 32 532 19 91 33 874 76 05 12 532 19 91 45 532 40 91 67 532 19 63 95 532 19 51 61 532 19 65 39 532 40 47 42 532 40 61 29 873 93 05 00 532 40 86 06 532 11 04 52 817 60 04 06 DESCRIPTION Console Asm Deck Lift Plate Deck Lift Vent Side Hood RH Vent Side Hood LH Vent Asm Hood Top Skirt Hood Side RH Skirt Hood Side LH Bezel RH Bezel LH Insert Hex Top RH Insert Hex Top LH Insert Hex Bottom RH Insert Hex Bottom LH Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 Clip Retainer Rod Pivot Hood Stop Stud Fastner
14. 690718 98 699721 104 694918 105 4 698537 108 699723 117 791501 117A 791502 118 695415 118A 843099 121 792455 125 796259 130 690993 131 499805 133 699724 135 699729 137 690994 141 796228 TRACTOR MODEL 24 54 289640 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL 445677 TYPE NUMBER 1198 B1 DESCRIPTION Cylinder Assembly Bushing Seal Kit Magneto Side Seal Oil Magneto Side Sump Engine Head Cylinder Cylinder 1 Head Cylinder Cylinder 2 Gasket Cylinder Head Breather Assembly Gasket Breather Liquid Gasket and The Breather Gasket Are Interchangeable Screw Breather Assembly Tube Breather Gasket Crankcase Screw Cylinder Head Plug Oil Drain Crankshaft Seal Oil PTO Side Screw Crankcase Cover Sump Flywheel Key Flywheel Piston Assembly Standard Piston Assembly 020 Oversize Ring Set Standard Ring Set 020 Oversize Lock Piston Pin Pin Piston Rod Connecting Screw Connecting Rod Valve Exhaust Valve Intake Spring Valve Intake Spring Valve Exhaust Retainer Valve Keeper Valve Tappet Valve Camshaft Short Block Manifold Intake Gasket Intake Gasket Intake Stud Carburetor Screw Intake Manifold Screen Rotating Screw Rotating Screen Washer Flywheel Screw Throttle Valve Kit Idle Speed Pin Float Hinge Valve Float Needle Valve Choke Jet Main Standard Left Jet Main Standard Right Jet Main High Altitude Left Jet Main High Altitude Right Kit Carb
15. 793146 TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH24V54 289640 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL 445677 TYPE NUMBER 1198 B1 DESCRIPTION Armature Starter Service by 497595 Starter Motor Only Reference 309 Bushing Governor Crank Bushing Governor Crank Screw Governor Control Lever Plate Back Hose Clamp Green Hose Clamp Black Retainer Governor Shaft Crank Governor Seal O Ring Intake Manifold Red Screw Fuel Pump Bracket Seal Choke Throttle Shaft Choke Shaft Boot Spark Plug Nut Carburetor Spacer Rotating Screen Gasket Carburetor Plate Seal Governor Shaft Screw Drive Cap Clip Pin Locating Retainer E Ring Screw Oil Pump Cover Gear Pinion Bracket Fuel Pump Harness Wiring Screw Rocker Arm Cap Drive Cap End Housing Starter Service by 497595 Starter Motor Only Reference 309 Dipstick Tube Assembly Sealant Liquid Used to Seal Breather Assembly and Rocker Cover Terminal Spark Plug Cover Air Guide Cylinder 1 Cover Air Guide Cylinder 2 Cover Air Guide Cylinder 3 Seal Valve Wire Connector Alternator Gasket Exhaust Screw Rocker Cover Hose Vacuum Seal O Ring Oil Pump Cover Solenoid Fuel Cover Oil Pump Filter Pre Cleaner Cover Air Cleaner Bowl Fuel Seal Throttle Shaft Fan Flywheel Nipple Oil Filter Screen Oil Pump Gasket Rocker Cover Liquid Gasket and Rocker Cover Gasket are Interchangeable Cover Rocker Cylinder 1 49 KEY NO 1023A 1024 1026 1026A 1027 1029 1
16. Bolt Shoulder Bumper Hood Spacer Fender Nut Lock 5 16 18 unc Trim Nut Push Screw Hex Washead 1 4 20 x 3 8 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH24V54 289640 DRIVE 163 34 DRIVE KEY PART NO NO 1 s 2 532 12 35 83 15 819 13 13 16 17 532 41 36 78 26 532 19 96 79 29 532 40 38 06 33 812 00 00 01 35 532 19 95 91 42 532 12 48 72 49 872 11 06 14 50 532 19 43 27 51 873 90 06 00 52 532 19 43 26 56 532 13 09 69 64 532 19 78 65 73 874 49 05 40 80 532 41 00 24 92 874 76 05 20 99 532 41 57 42 116 873 90 05 00 125 817 00 05 12 143 817 49 05 08 153 532 12 47 88 159 876 0204 12 160 53216 94 84 161 532 10 57 09 163 532 40 10 34 166 532 4291 64 167 532 40 52 57 170 53241 34 30 183 53213 70 57 184 532 40 31 18 TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH24V54 289640 DESCRIPTION Transaxle TUFFTORQ K46BT Key Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga Spring Brake Spring Return Cruise Rod Brake Ring E Rod Brake Park Cover Foot Pedal Bolt Pulley Idler Flat Lock Nut 3 8 16 Idier V Groove 910 Offset V Belt Drive Shaft Asm Pedal Brake Control Bolt 5 16 18 Gr 5 Strap Torque Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 unc x 1 25 Spring Rod Bypass Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Retainer Spring Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Retainer Clip Spring Return Clutch Rod Pedal Control Nut Push 625 Latch Brake Parking Keeper Belt Centers
17. DISENGAGEP position set the parking brake and stop the engine 3 Threadthenozzle adapter packaged with yourtractor s Operators Manual onto the end of your garden hose 4 Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto the deck washout port at the left end of the mower deck Release the lock collar to lock the adapter on the nozzle HOSE NOZZLE ADAPTER WASHOUT IMPORTANT Tug hose ensuring connection is secure 5 Turn the water on 6 While sitting in the operator s position on the tractor re start the engine and place the throttle lever in the Fast position IMPORTANT Recheck the area making certain the area is clear 7 Movethetractor s attachment clutch control to the EN GAGED position Remain inthe operator s position with the cutting deck engaged until the deck is cleaned 8 Move the tractor s attachment clutch control to the DISENGAGEP position Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor s engine off Turn the water off 9 Pull back the lock collar ofthe nozzle adapter to discon nect the adapter from the nozzle washout port 10 Move the tractor to a dry area preferably a concrete or paved area Place the attachment clutch control in the ENGAGED position to remove excess water and to help dry before putting the tractor away WARNING A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you or others to thrownobjects from contactwith
18. HOUR BLACK METER O WU TU Z Z yaya a S s lt 1 FUEL BLUE BLACK PTOSWITCH UD MATING SIDE POWER OUTLET BLUE O L OPTIONAL e pe Henr CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT FUEL SHUT OFF 9 16 AMP DC 3600 RPM SOLENOID e IF EQUIPPED REGULATOR RED STATOR 3 SESA E 28 VOLTS AC 0 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED 7 O BROWN es BLACK T LIGHT WY SWITCH j HEADLIGHTS OQ Q 0 WIRING INSULATED CLIPS IGNITION SWITCH NOTE WIRING INSULATED NON REMOVABLE D O CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR CONNECTIONS POSITION CIRCUIT SERVICING OF UNIT THEY D Q 19 SHOULD BE RE INSTALLED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR QO RUN OVERRIDE B Al WIRING REMOVABLE RUN B Al L A2 CHASSIS HARNESS DASH HARNESS CONNECTIONS START B S AI CONNECTOR CONNECTOR MATING SIDE 29 TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH24V54 289640 ELECTRICAL With 12V Outlet Option 9 a O i 0 z 9 e o o z 30 TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH24V54 289640 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO NO 1 532 16 34 65 2 874 76 04 12 8 532 18 64 91 16 53217 61 38 21 532 18 37 59 22 532 00 41 52 24 532 40 02 53 25 532 41 28 95 26 532 17 51 58 27 87351 04 00 28 532 14 54 91 29 53240 15 45 30 532 19 33 50 33 53241 19 35 34 53211 07 12 40 5824011 04 41 817 72 04 08 42 532 13 15 63 43 532 19 25 07 46 532 40 17 63 50 532 17 46 51
19. J1995 Revision 2002 05 Torque values are derived at 3060 RPM horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM Actual gross engine power will be lower and is affected by among other things ambi ent operating conditions and engine to engine variability Given both the wide array of products on which engines are placed and the variety of environmental issues applicable to operating the equipment the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment actual on site or net power This difference is due to a variety of factors including but not limited to accessories air cleaner exhaust charging cooling carburetor fuel pump etc application limitations ambient operating conditions temperature humidity altitude and engine to engine variability Due to manufacturing and capacity limitations Briggs amp Stratton may substitute an engine of higher rated power for this Series engine 37 TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH24V54 289640 STEERING ASSEMBLY L steering tex_HUSQSR_14 38 TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH24V54 289640 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 41 64 80 Wheel Steering 2 532 19 59 68 Axle Asm Front 4 532 40 30 87 Spindle Asm LH 5 532 40 30 88 Spindle Asm RH 6 532 12 49 31 Bearing Race Thrust Harden 7 532 12 17 48 Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga 8 812 00 00 29 Ring Klip T5304 75 9 532 12 12 32 Cap Spindle 13 532 12 17 49 Washer 25 32
20. RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Fig 16 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute A ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower the H LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off mower or other attachments mounted to your tractor J CRUISE CONTROL LEVER Used to set forward B BRAKE PEDAL Used for braking the tractor and starting movement of tractor at desired speed without holding the the engine forward drive pedal C PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the K FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL Used for forward movement brake position of tractor D THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed L REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL Used for reverse movement of E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the tractor mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor M FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off engine P SERVICE REMINDER HOUR METER Indicates when G REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSITION service is required for the engine and mower Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse 11 OPERATION The operation
21. carburetor sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline FUEL FILTER Fig 29 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Clean debris from steering plate Debris can restrict clutch brake pedal shaft movement causing belt slip and loss of drive STEERING Z CAUTION PINCH POINTS STEERING SYSTEM DASH FENDER AND MOWER NOT SHOWN Fig 30 Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans mission are covered to keep water out Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower DECK WASHOUT PORT See Fig 31 Your tractor s deck is equipped with a washout port on its surface as part of its deck wash system It should be utilized after each use 1 Drivethe tractorto a level clear spot on your lawn near enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach IMPORTANT Make certain the tractor s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house garage parked cars etc Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached 2 Make sure the attachment clutch control is in the
22. in this sec tion of manual e Sittinginthetractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to half 1 2 speed Disengage parking brake Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet Repeat this driving procedure three times Yourtransmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation 16 OWING TIPS Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per formance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the machine This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning tothe right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 22 Fig 25 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mow ing to assure better mowing performanc
23. of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor WEAR YOUR FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig 17 Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing switch When engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine Depress brake pedal B all the way down and hold parking brake lever C up and hold release pres sure from brake pedal B then release parking brake lever Pedal should remain in brake position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure Fig 17 STOPPING See Fig 18 MOWER BLADES Tostop mower blades place attachment clutch control in the DISENGAGED position esa ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH SWITCH ENGAGED Fig 18 GROUND DRIVE To stop ground drive depress brake pedal into full BRAKE position IMPORTANT FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE PEDALS RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN NOT DEPRESSED 12 or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles ENGINE Move throttle control D between half and full speed fast position NOTE Failure to
24. operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Always wear eye protection when operating machine Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to occur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage Il SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death Operation on all slopes requires extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it Mow up and down slopes not across Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Do not mow on wet grass Tires may lose traction Always keep the machine in gear when going down
25. or other attachment is engaged 28 ovp oe I Fons gt on gt A S 6 TELS Oy Di pz gt TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pressure Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower housing Replace mower drive belt Reinstall blades sharp edge down Replace with blades listed in parts manual Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Turn switch ON Replace bulb s or lamp s Check replace light switch Check wiring and connections Replace fuse Replace battery Check clean all connections Replace regulator Replace alternator Place freewheel control in engaged position See CLEANING in the maintenance section Replace motion drive belt Purge transmission Install axle key at rear wheel See TO REMOVE WHEEL in the Service and Adjustments section Move throttle control between half and full speed fast position before stopping engi
26. position slot in link as sembly over pin on rear mower bracket D and secure with large washer and large retainer spring Repeat opposite side of tractor REAR LIFT LINK S RIGHT SIDE REAR MOWER BRACKET HOLE Fig 13 8 ATTACH FRONT LINK E See Fig 14 Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight forward From front of tractor insert rod end of front link E through fronthole intractorfront suspension bracket F Movetoleft side of mower and and insert large retainer spring G through hole in front link E behind front suspension bracket F Insert other end of link E into hole in front mower bracket H and secure with washer and small retainer spring J NOTE Requires deck lifting FRONT LINK LOCATION FRONT LIFT LINK ASSEMBLY FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET LARGE RETAINER SPRING FRONT MOWER BRACKET SMALL RETAINER SPRING ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY Fig 14 ASSEMBLY 9 INSTALL BELT ON ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY M See Fig 7 amp 15 Disengage belt tension rod K from locking bracket L Install belt onto engine clutch pulley M Fig 15 IMPORTANT Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves and under mandrel covers Engage belt tension rod K on locking bracket L CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring loaded Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly Raise attachment lift lever to highest position f necessary
27. the machine Never allow children to operate the machine Use extracare when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child IV TOWING Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme carein handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other Sources of ignition Use only approved gasoline container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Never fuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame spark or pilotlight such as on a water heater or other appliances Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then ref
28. under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig 33 MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL Parktractor on a level surface Engage parking brake Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position belt tension rod K from lock bracket L CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring loaded Have a firm grip on rod and release slowly e Remove screws P from mandrel covers Q and remove covers Removeany dirtor grass clippings which may have accu mulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface Remove belt from electric clutch pulley M both man drel pulleys R and all idler pulleys V MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION Install belt around all mandrel pulleys R and around idler pulleys V as shown Install belt onto electric clutch pulley M IMPORTANT Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves e Reassemble mandrel covers Securely tighten all screws Engage belt tension rod K on locking bracket L CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring loaded Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly Raise attachment lift lever to highest positio
29. 036 1051 1054 1058 1059 1070 1090 1095 1000 1119 1124 1126 1127 1128 1329 1330 1342 1353 PART NO 499600 796220 690981 690982 492932s 690972 691265 280275 276245 698516 791680 691293 694013 791959 691183 690988 690991 690992 690990 4407770037 273521 699731 699725 DESCRIPTION Cover Rocker Cylinder 2 Pump Oil Rod Push Steel Rod Push Aluminum Filter Oil Arm Rocker Label Emissions Available from a Briggs amp Stratton Authorized Dealer Ring Retaining Tie Cable Operator s Manual Kit Screw Washer Screw Flywheel Fan Retainer Brush Gasket Set Valve Pivot Rocker Arm Screw Alternator Seal O Ring Fuel Transfer Tube Screw Fuel Transfer Tube Screw Float Bowl Screw Carburetor Nozzle Replacement Engine Repair Manual Extension Fuel Transfer Tube Seal O Ring Fuel Transfer Tube Extension Included in Engine Gasket Set Key No 358 Included in Valve Gasket Set Key No 1095 Included Carburetor Overhaul Kit Key No 121 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER YTH24V54 289640 TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER K46BT MODEL K46BT 74646084180 ACTUAL PARTS MAY NOT APPEAR AS SHOWN 96 1 5 0969204 C 72 13 ES 1 5 16 8 58 9 34g o 5 17 0 5055 SU N yv aa en
30. 04 Tube Front Service Item Only 532 10 62 22 Tire Front 532 12 49 57 Fitting Grease Front Wheel Only 532 12 49 59 Bearing Flange Front Wheel Only 532 17 50 39 Cap Axle 532 13 84 68 Tire Rear 532 12 49 26 Tube Rear Service Item Only 532 13 83 37 Rim Assembly Rear 532 14 43 34 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH24V54 289640 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL 445677 TYPE NUMBER 1198 B1 48 SHORT BLOCK 1058 OPERATOR S MANUAL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 305 305 703 404 5524 742 59 742 69 552A Y 552 Y 691 447 GP 405 447A 69 24 1040 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 847 287 8 524 305B sy 46 5 0 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 868 69 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1119 51 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT o 163 e e 51 5 29 gt 276 672 N e Ten 276A 987 6 137 105 1 1124 1508 633 0 1353 524 691 amp 842 O 45
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32. 6006 7 GA WE 27 2 SS 50 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER YTH24V54 289640 TUFFTORQ TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 46 KEY PART NO NO 7 532 41 43 95 8 532 41 43 96 9 532 41 43 97 10 532 41 59 23 13 532 41 43 98 15 532 41 43 99 16 532 41 44 00 19 532 41 44 01 20 532 41 44 02 33 532 41 44 03 34 532 41 44 04 35 532 41 44 05 53 532 41 44 31 55 532 41 59 24 58 532 41 59 25 59 532 41 59 26 60 532 41 59 27 72 532 41 44 07 76 532 41 44 08 78 532 41 44 09 80 532 41 44 10 81 532 41 44 11 82 532 41 44 12 83 532 41 44 13 84 532 41 44 14 85 532 41 44 15 86 532 41 44 16 87 532 41 44 17 90 532 41 44 18 91 532 41 44 19 95 532 41 48 50 96 532 41 44 20 115 53241 59 28 116 53241 59 29 117 53241 59 30 DESCRIPTION Vent Valve 15 Magnet Magnet Holder Pump Shaft Bearing Kit Bypass Lever Sealing Cap 30 Snap Ring C 35 O Ring 1a P10a Seal Ic 153507 Pump Shaft Standard E Ring 15 Bearing 6202c3 Control Lever F Washer 12 Roll Pin 6 40 O Ring 1a P14 Nut 12 Seal 19 32 8 Brake Lever Brake Return Spring Spring PIn 5 32 0 Ring 1a P12 Spring Pin 4 16 Spine Collar Pulley L Fan Black Wave Washer Snap Ring Spring Pin 3 0a 20 Oil Seal 16 22 03 Spring Pin 3 0a 16 Roll Pin 3 5 40 Switch 6440 11 Delta Switch Bracket Tapping Screw 8 20 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 51 SERVICE NOTES 52 SERVICE NOTE
33. 66 Bracket Pivot Fender 532 14 06 75 Strap Asm Fender 873 80 06 00 Nut Lock w Ins 3 8 16 unc 532 12 41 81 Spring Seat Cprsn 532 17 18 77 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 w Sems 532 19 69 77 Pan Seat 532 17 18 52 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 D ONO PD 0 43 KEY NO 37 40 41 43 44 PART NO DESCRIPTION 873 80 05 00 Nut Lock 5 16 18 unc 532 19 76 61 Handle Slide Seat 532 19 82 00 Spring Latch Seat 874 76 06 12 Bolt 3 8 16 x 3 4 819 13 38 12 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH24V54 289640 17 16 DECALS 4 16 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 41 16 58 Decal Fender Warning 3 532 17 05 63 Decal Warning 4 532 42 38 29 Decal Hood Cust Resp 5 532 17 84 55 Decal Caution 6 532 42 95 62 Decal Eng HP 8 532 19 87 85 Decal Mower Sch 9 532 14 50 05 Decal Battery Dnge Poi 14 532 43 31 43 Decal Panel Side WHEELS AND TIRES 4 10 wheel 1 tex 44 NO 16 17 KEY 4 OO O PART NO DESCRIPTION 532 42 91 96 Decal Hood Logo 532 43 65 58 Decal Replacement 532 16 69 60 Decal Bypass 532 41 08 05 Pad Footrest LH 532 41 08 06 Pad Footrest RH 532 43 65 47 Manual Owner s English 532 43 65 50 Manual Owner s French PART NO DESCRIPTION 532 05 91 92 Cap Valve Tire 532 06 51 39 Stem Valve 532 13 83 36 Rim Assembly Front 532 05 99
34. 81 82 84 85 87 90 91 NO 532 14 97 23 532 19 43 20 532 40 00 08 532 40 50 97 532 40 00 21 532 43 02 17 532 42 35 02 532 41 63 58 532 40 11 35 532 13 71 80 532 12 34 87 532 12 61 97 810 04 07 00 873 51 04 00 532 43 40 17 532 16 53 91 532 15 99 55 532 16 05 89 532 18 39 06 532 14 84 56 532 42 82 87 817 06 06 20 532 17 39 37 532 17 18 77 817 00 06 16 532 18 74 95 DESCRIPTION Engine Briggs Model No 445677 1198 B1 Muffler Keeper Belt Engine Clutch Electric Pulley Engine Tank Fuel Cap Asm Control Throttle Screw 10 x 0 750 BOS Thread Fuel Line Spark Arrester Kit Clamp Hose Washer 1 1 2 OD x 15 32 ID x 250 Washer Lock 7 16 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc Shield Heat Muffler Gasket Tube Exhaust LH Tube Exhaust RH Screw Socket Head 5 16 18 x 1 Tube Drain Oil Easy Drain Oil Valve Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Cat 5 1 THR Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Bushing NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm For engine service and replacement parts call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below Briggs amp Stratton Engine Power Rating Information 1 800 233 3723 The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE Society of Automotive Engineers code J1940 Small Engine Power amp Torque Rating Procedure and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE
35. 873 68 05 00 24 532 10 53 04 25 532 17 81 02 26 532 11 04 52 27 532 18 89 38 29 532 13 14 91 30 532 17 39 84 31 532 18 76 90 32 532 15 35 35 33 532 40 02 34 34 873 68 06 00 39 532 19 73 80 43 532 19 60 65 46 532 13 77 29 47 532 19 61 03 49 873 90 06 00 50 872 11 06 16 52 532 19 73 79 TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH24V54 289640 DESCRIPTION Deck Weldment Mower Cover Mandrel LH Cover Mandrel RH Bolt 7 16 Asm Blade Blade Bagging Blade Mulching Rod Anti Sway Shaft Asm w Lower Bearing Housing Mandrel Washer 3 8 Bearing Ball Mandrel Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 Pin Cotter 5 16 Bowtie Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 unc Cap Sleeve Spring Torsion Nut Push Deflector Shield Rod Hinge Screw Thdroll Washer Head Washer Spacer Mower Vented Pulley Mandrel Nut Flg Top Lock Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc Pulley Idler 4 50 Arm Idler Screw Thdroll 1 4 20 x 5 8 Belt Deck Drive Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 unc Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 2 Pulley Idler 41 KEY NO 58 59 60 97 113 114 116 117 120 122 184 185 187 189 190 192 194 196 241 242 PART NO 532 18 73 42 532 18 73 44 532 18 76 07 532 17 85 15 532 19 61 05 872 11 05 08 532 18 75 56 532 19 34 06 532 17 48 73 819 13 20 12 532 18 75 57 873 90 05 00 873 90 07 00 532 19 51 61 532 19 51 85 532 19 65 39 532 19 84 68 872 14 07 16 872 14 06 20 532 15 29 27 532 41 55 98 532 18 72 92 532 19 93 00 DESCRIPTION Baffle Right
36. AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damagefrom overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressedairto remove dirtand stubborn dried gum fibers ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM To ensure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary Ensure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual MAINTENANCE IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 29 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season Iffuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards
37. AUGE WHEEL X SHOULDER BOLT Y 1 1 4 O D WASHER Z 3 8 16 LOCKNUT Fig 5 3 TURN STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND POSITION MOWER See Fig 6 Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and position mower on right side of tractor with deflector shield Q to the right ZN Q DEFLECTOR SHIELD 4 SLIDE MOWER UNDER TRACTOR See Fig 8 Bring belt forward and check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves NOTE Be sure mower side suspension arms A are point ing forward before sliding mower under tractor Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor A MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS Q DEFLECTOR SHIELD Fig 8 5 INSTALL ANTI SWAY BAR S IF EQUIPPED See Fig 9 11 ANTI SWAY BAR S TOWARDS TRANSAXLE 90 END TOWARDS e MOWER DECK INTEGRATED WASHER END Fig 9 Fromrightside of mower first insert 90 end of anti sway bar S into hole in transaxle bracket T located near left rear tire in front of transaxle NOTE Flashlight may be helpful MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS RETAINER SPRING REAR LIFT LINK S RIGHT SIDE REAR MOWER BRACKET FRONT LIFT LINK ASSEMBLY FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET FRONT MOWER BRACKET LEFT SIDE REAR MOWER BRACKET BELT TENSION ROD LOCKING BRACKET ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY DEFLECTOR SHIELD ANTI SWAY BAR FRONT GAUGE WHEEL A B D nm Zoozrmz ASSEMBLY
38. Baffle Left Baffle Center Washer Hardened Spring Drive Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5 16 18 x 3 4 Rod Tension Relief Bolt Shoulder Gauge Wheel Washer 13 32 x 1 1 4 x 12 Ga Bushing Tension Relief Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 Nut Lock Flange 7 16 14 Gr 5 Stud Fastener w D Anti Rotation Arm Susp Mower Rear Bolt Shoulder Keeper Belt Idler Bolt Carr Sqnk 7 16 24 x 2 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 Gr 5 Screw TT 10 32 5 3 8 Flange Port Washout Mandrel Asm Service Mandrel Assembly Includes housing shaft assembly and bear ing only pulley nut washer and blade bolt washers not included Replacement Mower Complete NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH24V54 289640 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 2 532 42 20 27 Shaft Asm Lift 3 532 19 52 31 Lever Asm Lift RH 7 532 41 15 55 Grip Lever 10 532 1963 14 Spring Torsion 87 532 19 42 09 Pin Cotter 7 16 Bow Tie Lock 88 53241 07 10 Spring Lift Assist 89 819 19 19 12 Washer Clear Zinc 42 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 90 532 19 42 08 Pin Cotter 5 16 Bow Tie Lock 91 532 40 34 07 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 97 817 00 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 98 532 19 52 64 Link Lift Susp Front Mower NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH24V54 289640 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat tex_6 5SL_3 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 532 42 40 68 Seat 532 18 01
39. Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Depress brake pedal Disengage attachment clutch Recharge or replace battery Replace fuse Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace ignition switch Check replace solenoid or starter Contact an authorized service center department Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter Raise cutting height reduce speed Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gas Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screen fins Clean replace muffler Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments Contact an authorized service center department Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Replace blade Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts PROBLEM Engine continues to run when oper ator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight s not working if so equipped Battery will not charge Loss of drive En
40. ER CABLES Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis Connectone end ofthe BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY FULLY CHARGED BATTERY 24 remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding Lift hood to raised position Remove terminal cover Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery Reinstall terminal cover First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with bolt and nut as shown Tighten securely e Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with remaining bolt and nut Tighten securely Close hood NEGATIVE TERMINAL COVER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 19 REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into th
41. Keep battery and terminals clean Keep battery bolts tight Keep small vent holes open Recharge at 6 10 amperes for 1 hour NOTE The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to leak power Remove terminal guard Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat tery cable and remove battery from tractor Rinse the battery with plain water and Cleanterminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY the Service And Adjustments section of this manual MAINTENANCE V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean to assure proper cooling Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot To prevent pos sible damage to seals do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean Inspect cooling f
42. LY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 2 7 16 wrenches Utility knife 1 1 2 wrench Tire pressure gauge 1 3 4 wrench Pliers 1 3 4 socket w drive ratchet 1 9 16 wrench Flashlight When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON e Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat Remove mower and packing materials Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID TO CHECK BATTERY See Fig 1 Lift hood to raised position NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label is located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions For battery and battery cable installation see RE PLACING BATTERY inthe Service and Adjustments section in this manual Fig 1 ADJUST SEAT See Fig 2 e Sit in seat Liftup adjustment lever and slide seat until a com fortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Release lever to lock seat in position Fig 2 N
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44. OTE You may now roll your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid A WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Op eration section for location and function of controls Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal Place freewheel control in disengaged position to dis engage transmission See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual Roll tractor forward off skid Continue with the instructions that follow TO INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT See Figs 3 15 1 SET PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND LOWER AT TACHMENT LIFT LEVER See Fig 3 and 4 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and hold Pull parking brake lever up and hold release pressure from clutch brake pedal then release parking brake lever Pedal should remain in brake position Ensure PARKING BRAKE CAUTION Lift lever is spring loaded Have a tight grip on lift lever lower it slowly and en gage in lowest position Lift lever is located on left side of fender ASSEMBLY Fig 4 2 ASSEMBLE FRONT GAUGE WHEEL W FRONT OF MOWER See Fig 5 H FRONT MOWER BRACKET W FRONT G
45. RETOR in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is runing To ensure proper operation and performance it is recom mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have de veloped during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR Place tractor safely on a level surface that is clear and open with engine off and parking brake set Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to slow position Dis engage parking brake CAUTION At any time during step 4 there may be movement of the drive wheels Depress forward drive pedal to full forward position hold for five 5 seconds and release pedal Depress reverse drive pedal to full reverse position hold for five 5 seconds and release pedal Repeat this procedure three 3 times e Shut off engine and set parking brake Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in engaged position See 10 TRANSPORT
46. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System ROS Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed the ROS ON position A WARNING Backing up with the attachment clutch en gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged Turning the ROS ON to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the attachment engaged Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders will enter the mowing area Depress brake pedal all the way down With engine running turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS ON position Look down and behind before and while backing Slowly depress reverse drive pedal to start move ment When use of the ROS is no longer needed turn the ignition key clockwise to engine ON position ROS ON POSITION ENGINE ON POSITION NORMAL OPERATING with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills e If stopping is absolutely necessary push brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Torestart
47. S 53 SERVICE NOTES 54 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION A SA DEG 0 LINE 0 SLOPE AA EST o lt ONLY RIDE UP DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 Ub MAX WARNING avoid serious injury operate your tractor up and lt lt down the face of slopes never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill 55 69282 ON SIBUIOD 9226 VNYVAOSNH Ino ul 13 12491 2945 008 1 Buleo 10 euoudejei e20 ay jo MOJA eui yno 04400 eq ued 461 4 pezuouine uy uenem siy peJeAoo jou 5 049 pue dn yo d sJeuwo Je Jsnw eu eunjrej 10 014 eui jo 06 Ay uey ou e ul 19 4 pezuouine ue
48. URES BELOW32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol canattract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of anengine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and letitrun until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur 15 TO START ENGINE See Fig 16 When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Besurefreewheelcontrolis inthe transmission engaged position Siton seat in operating position depress brake pedal and set parking brake Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGEP position e Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insertkey into ignition andturn key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after severa
49. adjust gauge wheels before operat ing mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION Follow procedure described in TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is operating properly See TO CHECK BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are
50. assification SG SL sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install the drain tube onto the fitting 100 19 OIL DRAIN VALVE CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION YELLOW CAP Fig 28 Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise Toopen pull out on the drain valve After oil has drained completely close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section ofthis manual Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change ifthe tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Ser vice air cleaner more often under dusty conditions CLEAN
51. d battery Blown fuse Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty ignition switch Faulty solenoid or starter Faulty operator presence switch es Weak or dead battery Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty solenoid or starter Cutting too much grass too fast Throttle in CHOKE position Build up of grass leaves trash under mower Dirty air filter Low oil level dirty oil Faulty spark plug Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Water in fuel Spark plug wire loose Dirty engine air screen fins Dirty clogged muffler Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Worn bent or loose blade Bent blade mandrel Loose damaged part s 27 o DUO BON Poo c NQOaoRON 0 Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gas
52. djustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Atleast once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check brake operation Check tire pressure Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation e Check for loose fasteners 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 17 5 See Cleaning in Maintenance Section 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery LUBRICATION CHART D SPINDLE ZERK D SPINDLE ZERK D FRONT PONT WHEEL BEARING BEARING ZERK ZERK 2 ENGINE D STEERING SECTOR GEAR TEETH D MANDREL ZERKS D General Purpose Grease 2 Refer to Maintenance ENGINE Section IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTENTHELIFE OF THESELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED USE ONLY A DRY POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main tenance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surfac
53. e then brake must be serviced See TO CHECK in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires See the sides of tires fro proper PSI e Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber e Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OP ERATION SYSTEM ROS Be sure operator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly If your tractor does not function as described repair the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and the attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position GHETE OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM When the engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat Engine ON Position Normal Operating 02828 CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM
54. e and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by se lecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EVERY 8 HOURS EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE 100 SEASON STORAGE HOURS HOURS HOURS Pw 1 j Check for Loose Fasteners ro Lubrication Chart T Lubrication Chart a a _ Je l A jp lt p jp AA Change Engine Oil with oil filter 11 j Mis Clean Air Filter __ Ie Clean Air Filter _ _ 14 AE ARE E nv v pp 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the a
55. e hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY er Fig 42 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Standinfrontoftractor Grasp hood at sides tilttoward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR FIG 42 ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If adjustment is nec essary see engine manual TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad justment should not be necessary If adjustment is neces sary see engne manual TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating thetractor See PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of
56. ers the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while back ing Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 3 Gallons and type Unleaded Regular Oil Type API SG SL SAE 30 above 32 F SAE 5W 30 below 32 F W Filter 6402 W O Filter 60 oz Champion QC12YC Gap 040 Forward 0 5 2 Reverse 0 2 9 Charging System 16 AMPS 3600 RPM Battery AMP HR 28
57. f oil through spark plug hole s into cylinder s Turn ignition key to START position for a few seconds to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug s OTH ER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems f possible store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt e Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 re 8 9 O 5 sq 3 Out of fuel Engine not CHOKEP properly Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter Water in fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Dirty air filter Bad spark plug Weak or dead battery Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Brake pedal not depressed Attachment clutch is engaged Weak or dea
58. fully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades F 7 Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around electric clutch G 8 Slide belt toward rear of tractor off the steering plate H and remove from tractor BELT INSTALLATION 1 Install new belt from tractor rear to front over the steer ing plate H and above clutch brake pedal shaft J 2 Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt around electric clutch and onto engine pulley G 3 Pull belt toward rear of tractor Carefully work belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pul ley F Be sure belt is inside the belt keeper 4 Install belt on centerspan idler E 5 Installbeltthroughstationaryidler C andclutchingidler D 6 Reinstall anti rotation link B on right side of tractor Tighten securely 7 Reconnect clutch harness A 8 Make sure beltis in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides and keepers 9 Install mower See TO INSTALL MOWER section in this manual 23 Fig 38 TO REMOVE WHEEL See Fig 39 Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose Repair tire and reassemble Onrear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key Replace washers and snap retaining r
59. gine back fires when turn ing engine OFF Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse ub wi PO 0 N O ONS Faulty operator safety presence control system Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Obstruction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel Engine speed too slow Travel speed too fast Wet grass Mower deck not level Low uneven tire air pressure Worn bent or loose blade Buildup of grass leaves trash under mower Mower drive belt worn Blades improperly installed Improper blades used Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves trash around mandrels Switch is OFF Bulb s or lamp s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Freewheel control in disengaged position Debris on steering plate if equipped Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Axle key missing Engine throttle control not set between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine Reverse operation system ROS is not ON while mower
60. he instructions to operate the machine Clearthe area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blades Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces Do not operate machine withoutthe entire grass catcher discharge chute or other safety devices in place and working SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers DANGER THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH A Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge chute Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when
61. ing securely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY REAR_____ gt WHEEL ONLY Fig 39 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY See Fig 41 WARNING Do not short battery termi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER Your new tractor front wheel toe in and camber is set atthe factory and is normal The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable If damage has occurred to affect the factory set front wheel toe in or camber contact a qualified service center TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 40 WARNING Lead acid batteries gen erate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE sec tion of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMP
62. ins for dirt grass clippings and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use com pressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte nance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES E F 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE visc chart1 e Fig 27 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once ayear ifthe tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 27 and 28 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service cl
63. l attempts move throttle control to fast position wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F 10 C and above When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast position The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F 10 C and below When engine starts allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly then move throttle control to fast posi tion This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before driving the unitin cold weather the transmission should be warmed up as follows Besure the tractor is on level ground Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period Theattachmentscanalsobeusedduringtheenginewarm up period after the transmission has been warmed up NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F 0 C the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBU
64. l laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearestauthorized service center department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY 5 2 4 42 1 2 3 PRODUCT 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 4 ASSEMBLY 4 eere nina vaio rancia 6 9 OPERATION cina lt lt ua 10 16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 17 MAINTENANCE 17 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 21 25 STORAGE iaa 26 TROUBLESHOOTING eene 27 28 REPAIR PARTS ima niea ioca 29 51 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Mower 5 Large Retainer Springs 7 16 3 4 O D Washers 2 Smaller Retainer Springs 5 16 5 1 3 16 O D Washers 5 1 D 1 Anti Sway Bar 1 Front Link Assembly 2 Rear Lift Link ee Mower Front Wheel 9 1 1 4 Washer L m X 1 Shoulder Bolt 3 8 16 Slope Sheet 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use chu 2 Keys ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts unassembled for shipping purposes TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMB
65. move throttle control between half and full speed fast position before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turnignition key F to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use the choke to stop the engine IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN STOP WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility al ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above and set parking brake before leavingthe opera tor s position Fig 19 TOUSE THROTTLE CONTROL D See Fig 19 Always operate engine at full speed fast Operating engine at less than full speed fast reduces the engine s operating efficiency Full speed fast offers the best mower performance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 20 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals Start tractor and release parking brake Slowly depress forward or reverse L drive pedal to begin movement Ground speed increases the further down the pedal is depressed OPERATION Fig 20 TO USE CRUISE CONTROL J See Fig 20 Thecruise controlfeature can be used forforward
66. movement slowly release parking brake and brake pedal Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest set ting Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT See Figs 16 and 24 When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor Raise attachmentliftto highest position with attachment lift control e Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position Do not push tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH e To reengage transmission reverse above procedure NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc y Y 2 mm Transmission Disengaged Fig 24 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications ofthe manufacturer of your trac tor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor OPERATION SERVICE REMINDER HOUR METER Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower needs servicing When se
67. n SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires If tires are over or under inflated it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly VISUAL SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 34 e With all tires properly inflated and if your lawn appears unevenly cut determine which side of mower is cutting lower NOTE As desired you can raise the low side of mower or lower the high side Go to side of mower you wish to adjust With a 3 4 or adjustable wrench turn lift link adjust ment nut A to the left to lower the mower or to the right to raise the mower Turn nut left Turn nut right to lower mower to raise mower Fig 34 NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3 16 Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance Readjust if necessary until you are satisfied with the results PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Fig 35 With all tires properly inflated park tractor on level ground or driveway CAUTION Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Raise mower to its highest position At both sides of mower position blade at side and measure the distance A from bottom edge of blade to the ground The distance should be the same on both sides
68. n they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions NOTE Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface Adjust mower to desired cutting height See AD JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in this section of manual With mower in desired height of cut position gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole Tighten securely Repeat for all installing gauge wheel in same adjust ment hole Fig 22 TO OPERATE MOWER Yourtractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitat ing or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough rolling terrain or hills Select desired height of cut with attachment lift lever Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills TO STOP MOWER BLADES Disengage attachment clutch control CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped orthe deflector shield S in place See Fig 23
69. ne Turn ignition key to ROS ON position See Operation section TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH24V54 289640 SCHEMATIC 8 12 BATTERY SOLENOID e STARTER RED o Cue AMMETER FUSE b OPTIONAL su l EK dB an AS 1 e I E ELECTRIC CLUTCH WHITE PTOSWITCH 27 WHITE IN LAST DISENGAGED E I IH wHITE I ee eee Sake I O i 0 0 GRAY LA ie ID ICLUTCH BRAKE 7 NV PEDAL UP 1 lt 0 0 5 i REVERSE SWITCH I E I NOT IN REVERSE 1 _ air BLACK 1 c BLACK 1 MA NY N 12 BLACK YTY BLACK Jp SEAT SWITCH ES BLACK NOT OCCUPIED NI NJ BLACK BLACK AL Y 16 GRAY Q JUNCTION CONNECTOR a 5 i SHORTING z CONNECTOR i CHASSIS D MEM IF IGNITION Oy SPARK PLUGS O le 2 PLUGS ON OPTIONAL TWIN CYL ENGINES BLUE
70. pan Spacer Split Handle Parking Brake 35 KEY NO 185 186 187 188 189 190 196 197 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 213 214 215 216 221 222 225 226 227 230 231 PART NO 872 11 06 22 532 19 43 21 819 13 32 10 532 19 43 23 532 19 43 17 532 19 43 18 817 00 06 16 532 19 58 04 532 12 17 48 532 19 78 67 532 19 78 68 532 19 78 69 532 19 95 92 532 40 09 80 532 12 01 83 532 40 31 19 532 42 12 63 532 40 17 23 532 19 61 31 532 40 31 87 879 21 20 10 532 40 33 19 532 40 15 64 817 49 05 12 532 18 89 67 532 40 72 87 DESCRIPTION Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 3 4 Gr 5 Spacer Retainer Washer Link Clutch Ground Drive Bellcrank Ground Drive Keeper Bellcrank Ground Drive Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Bracket Clutch Anti Rotation Washer Bracket Mount Latch Cruise Latch Control Cruise Gear Sector Control Cruise Rod Control Cruise Rocker Asm Pedal Control Bearing Nylon Knob Control Cruise Pedal Forward Pedal Reverse Bracket Pulley Idler Retainer Spring Clip Handle Washer 21 32 x 1 1 4 x 10 Ga Keeper Belt Trans Bracket Mount Touque Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 Washer V Groove Pulley NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH24V54 289640 ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER KIT engine tex_bs 2cyl_52 36 TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH24V54 289640 ENGINE KEY PART NO 1 2 9 11 12 15 18 20 21 28 29 37 41 42 45 62 69 70 71 79
71. properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in transmission engaged position see TO TRANS PORT in the Operation section of this manual WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS v Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controls their location and Y Y lt function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op eration System ROS are working properly See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual v ltisimportantto purge the transmission before operat ing your tractor for the first time Follow proper start ing and transmission purging instructions See TO START ENGINE and PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the prod
72. r Oil Clamp Casing Screw Casing Clamp Washer Sealing Aluminum Washer Governor Control Lever Screw Dipstick Tube Housing Blower Screw Blower Housing Screw Blower Housing Screw Blower Housing Blower Housing to Intake Elbow Motor Starter Screw Starter Motor Nut Flywheel Armature Magneto Screw Magneto Armature Plug Spark Gasket Set Engine Screw Fuel Pump Pump Fuel Washer Governor Crank Plug Oil Pressure Switch Hole Plug Intake Manifold Plate Carburetor Elbow Intake Filter Air Cleaner Cartridge Screw Air Guide Cover Long Screw Air Guide Cover Short Washer Starter Cable Knob Air Cleaner Alternator Regulator Nut Governor Control Lever Drive Starter Clutch Drive Dipstick Seal Dipstick Tube Tube Dipstick Screw Regulator KEY PART NO 544 552 690552 552A 690553 562 690311 573 790444 601 791850 601A 691038 615 698290 616 691045 617 697891 628 697551 633 699813 635 66538s 654 690958 668 691215 672 690234 691 790574 697 690372 703 691010 718 690959 742 690328 750 796208 783 695708 788 793145 789 698330 798 697890 801 691283 802 691286 803 847 499602 850 100106 851 493880s 865 691012 865A 796541 865B 691015 868 690968 877 790544 883 690970 914 691127 918 793147 943 796222 947 699728 965 796221 967 2736385 968 791242 975 499810 987 amp 691000 1005 791236 1013 690954 1017 796214 1022 690971 1023
73. rvice is required the service reminder will flash for two hours To service engine and mower see the Maintenance section of this manual NOTE Service reminder runs when the ignition key is in any position but STOP For accurate reading be sure key remains in the STOP position when engine is not running BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsertthe dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Maintenance section in this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERAT
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75. slopes Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction which could cause the machine to roll over Use extra care while operating machine with grass catchers or other attachments they can affect the stability of the machine Do no use on steep slopes Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the edge or if the edge caves in II CHILDREN accidents occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keepchildren out ofthe mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shutoff They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by
76. the blade Replace broken or missing washout fitting immediately prior to using mower again Pluganyholesin mower with bolts and locknuts SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key to STOP and remove key TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig 32 Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGEP position Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket L Remove mower belt from electric clutch pulley M Disconnect front link E from mower remove retainer spring and washer Gotoeithersideof moweranddisconnect mowersuspen sion arm A from chassis and rear lift link C from rear mowerbracket D removeretainerspringsand washers Go to other side of mower and disconnect the suspen sion arm and rear lift link CAUTION After rear lift links are discon nected the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded Have a tight grip on lift lever when changing position ofthe lever Fromrightside of mower disconnect anti sway bar S from right rear mower bracket D remove retainer spring and washer and pull mower toward you until the bar falls from the hole in bracket Turn tractor steering wheel to the left as far as it will go Slide mower out from
77. this manual STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more WARNING Never storethe tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame orspark Allowthe engineto cool before storing in any enclosure TRACTOR Remove mower fromtractor for winter storage When mower isto bestoredfora period oftime clean itthoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area Clean entire tractor See CLEANING in the Mainte nance section of this manual Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt re placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting BATTERY Fully charge the battery for storage After a period of time in storage battery may require recharging To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage battery cables should be dis connected and battery cleaned thoroughly see TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in the Mainte nance section of this manual After cleaning leave cables disconnected and place cables
78. tip Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and tighten jam nut securely against adjustment nut SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be serviced You may also check brake by Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission disengaged position Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manu ally push the tractor forward If the rear wheels rotate then the brake needs to be serviced Contact a qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 38 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower See REMOVE MOWER section in this manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Disconnect clutch wire harness A Remove anti rotation link B on right side of tractor Removebeltfromstationaryidler C andclutchingidler D Remove belt from centerspan idler E Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Care
79. travel only SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS The cruise control should only be used while mowing or transporting on relatively smooth straight surfaces Other conditions such as trimming at slow speeds may cause the cruise control to disengage Do not use the cruise control on slopes rough terrian or while trimmimg or turning With forward drive pedal depressed to desired speed pull cruise control lever J up and hold while lifting your foot off the pedal then release the lever To disengage the cruise control depress the brake pedal or tap on forward drive pedal TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 21 The position of the attachment lift lever A determines the cutting height Fig 21 Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot The cutting height range is approximately 1 to 4 The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running Theseheights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types of grass being mowed 13 The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2 1 2 during the cool season and to over 3 during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow often and after moderate growth For best cutting performance grass over 6 in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig 22 Gauge wheels are properly adjusted whe
80. uct Learn and understand their mean R N H L IV a REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH 9 amp y E ENGINEOFF REVERSE ENGINE ENGINE START PARKING MOWER HEIGHT MOWER OPERATION SYSTEM ROS SA D i 4005509 gt LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD CRUISE CONTROL CEUTGHIBRAKE 22 R ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT DANGER KEEP HANDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury _ FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION when used without the alert symbol indicates a situation that could result in damage to the tractor and or engine Failure to follow instructions death The safety alert symbol if not avoided could result in death serious injury I i and or property damage is used to identify safety inform 3 ation about hazards which can Af indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death serious injury and or result in death serious injury property damage and or property damage 10 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY
81. uel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keepthe nozzle in contact with the rim ofthe fueltank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immedi ately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers A GENERAL SERVICE 06 amp 08 Never operate machine in a closed area Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow machine to cool before storing If you strike a foreign object stop and inspect the machine Repair if necessary before restarting Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running Check grass catcher components and the discharge chute frequently and replace with manufacturer s rec ommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat ing Stop machine if anyone ent
82. uretor Overhaul Carburetor Valve Throttle Kit Throttle Shaft Float Carburetor Tube Fuel Transfer Gasket Float Bowl Kit Choke Shaft 48 KEY NO 142 146 150 160 163 177 187 188 192 197 209 211 212 216 217 219 220 221 222 227 231 240 250 252 265 267 276 278 287 304 305 305A 305B 309 310 332 333 334 337 358 385 387 404 415 415A 418 431 445 447 447A 462 467 474 501 505 510 513 523 524 525 526 PART NO 699726 690979 690995 699727 691001 691031 791766 697551 690083 697820 796224 796225 695238 796229 695409 793338 690412 841026 796226 796223 690718 691035 690957 690956 691024 792629 794271 792651 691108 796597 691005 698336 790690 497595 690323 691059 691060 691061 491055s 694012 697551 808656 690442 794903 690283 795912 790816 499486s 691003 697551 691261 691008 696458 691185 691029 696541 692024 691036 691032 691037 697551 DESCRIPTION Nozzle Carburetor Key Timing Gasket Nozzle Retainer Solenoid Brass Gasket Air Cleaner Seal O Ring Dipstick Line Fuel Cut to Required Length Screw Control Bracket Adjuster Rocker Arm Screw Back Plate Spring Governor Yellow Black Spring Governed ldle Orange Link Throttle Link Choke Spring Choke Return Gear Governor Washer Governor Gear Cup Governor Bracket Control Lever Governor Control Screw Choke Valve Filter Fuel Retainer Breather Collecto
83. where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals e f battery is removed from tractor for storage do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces 26 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT ITIS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur e Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean en gine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER S Remove spark plug s Pour one ounce o
84. x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 14 81004 06 00 Washer Lock Hlcl Spr 3 8 15 87354 06 00 Nut Crown Lock 3 8 24 unf 16 53240 82 19 Shaft Steering 19 532 19 47 29 Plate Steering 21 532 18 67 37 Adapter Wheel Steering 22 532 42 05 37 Strg Supt lower 26 532 41 59 87 Insert Wheel Steering 28 81700 06 12 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 35 532 19 47 32 Gear Sector Plate 45 819 18 38 12 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga 51 873 94 08 00 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf 53 532 18 89 67 Washer Hardened 793 x 1 637 x 060 57 532 19 72 46 Bracket Upstop 58 532 19 47 47 Bolt Shoulder Sector Pivot CFM 59 532 19 47 48 Washer Thrust Sector Steering 60 87397 10 00 Nut Flange Lock 5 8 11 61 532 19 47 40 Draglink LH 62 532 19 47 41 Draglink RH 63 81700 05 12 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 64 532 19 98 49 Retainer Clip Spring Steering 66 871 02 07 48 Bolt Hex Fghd 7 16 14 x 3 Serr 67 532 19 47 37 Bushing PM Front Axle 68 873 90 07 00 Nut Lock Flange 7 16 14 Gr 5 69 532 19 91 62 Washer 1 5 x 505 x 118 70 53219 61 97 Bracket Deck Susp Front NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm 39 TRACTOR MODEL NO YTH24V54 289640 MOWER DECK mower_deck 54 tex_19 40 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO NO 1 532 40 31 25 6 532 19 60 66 7 532 19 71 81 8 532 19 30 03 11 532 18 72 56 532 18 72 55 12 532 40 48 51 13 532 18 72 91 14 532 18 72 81 16 819 13 13 12 15 532 11 04 85 18 872 14 05 05 19 532 19 42 08 21

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